Recent content by Nanook01

I plan on using 4 in my 500s Jeff. I don't think you can have too much turbulence or flow. I think the sandbed will eventually settle down and form to the currents. nanook

80-82 works for me...this is based on copying others around the boards. Nanook

OK, I had a Neptune meter not too long ago. I just followed the directions on the back of the meter. First, dip the probe in ph 7.0, wait til it stops reading, if the number is not 7.0, then adjust the turn knob on the right til it reads 7.0 exactly. Then, rinse the probe in RO water or tap...

2.6 amps each marked on the ballast nanook

72" vho bulbs are 160w each. Nanook

I have owned some Lifereef products for the last year, so I feel I can shed some light on your question. I bought a sump, skimmer, calcium reactor, and float switch for my 120g tank. Jeff is an excellent craftsman with acrylic and the materials are first-class. I have had no functionality...

Hey all, any St. Louis reefers around Reefs.org? There is a new LFS here in St. Louis, Clayton, MO to be exact. The store is saltwater only and boasts to have greater than 12,000 gallons total. The store has two floors. The upstairs contains many fish tanks and a large coral tank. They are...

HQI= Mercury Quartz Iodide. Mercury=Hg. nanook

Do you have plenty of water circulation and air circulation, probably no sump with the Q tank? Is the tank covered or uncovered. I had the same problem and corrected it by leaving the top of the 29g open and having the powerhead close to the surface for agitation. I also did a 5g water change...

I used 1 1/2 inch foam weather stripping on the stand between that and my 120g glass tank. It has adhesive on one side, is simple to use and cushions well. nanook

Just call Jeff at Lifereef>>>>>>>> www.lifereef.com nanook

Which Ballast to buy for 250w Iwasaki?? Which 250w MH ballast to buy? Hi all, I am looking to add a 250w Iwasaki in the middle of the 120g, right between the PFO HQI pendants. I want the tank to be brighter and less shadowy. I like the Icecap ballast that weights only 1.5lbs, which I can...

Well, no missing fish as of lights out last night. I would say that these porous, cottony balls are about 2-4mm. They are mainly in the baffles of the sump and the quiet part of the skimmer. I don't have a dig camera to take pics with either. Dave

I don't think ole Frosty could tolerate the 80-82 degree temps in the ole sump. I heard that these are some kind of sponges that collect in sumps. FWIW nanook

I have been noticing these little white fuzzy balls in my sump and protein skimmer. They are attached to the plexiglass. Any idea what they could be?? nanook